New LCD Monitor - Advise

Reece · 01-11-09, 10:06 PM

Hi, how many times I have thought about purchasing an LCD monitor I don't know!!

I have a 19" flat CRT monitor & quite happy but draws 500watts & since my power bill is around $800 per quarter I'm looking at ways to reduce this, CRT monitors are ony around 45Watts.

There are so many it's mind boggling, I would like to stay with a square for games like SH3 for example but times are changing and square ones are getting rare, so I may have to go for a 22" or 24" wide, I am looking in the $300-$350 Au price range. Also what determines the quality? on the CRT it was Hfreq & dot pitch, I think the CRT response time is important, is there any other factors, also what has always scared me is dead pixels,

is this still an issue?
Any advice is appreciated.

Reece · 01-12-09, 08:37 PM

Gee I don't think I can handle all this advise, it's overwhelming!

AVGWarhawk · 01-12-09, 08:43 PM

Most of your monitors today do not experience dead pixels. I have not experienced any at home or work. In fact, I can not say the last time I saw a pixel issue on a monitor. Not to say that some come out of the box with a pixel issue. Just return it. 5ms response time is great and just about every monitor has that. I have a Samsung Syncmaster 220wm LCD. Super nice and price was $240.00. Worth every penny when used with digital input. Quality, go with your usual brands. Read reviews. at Newegg or Tigerdirect.

Reece · 01-12-09, 09:31 PM

Thanks AVG, Samsung used to be really bad, their VCR's were so flimsy you could twist them in your hands 90 degrees!!

Yes I tried with a dud & had so many to repair I vowed I'd never buy Samsung again ... But seems now reports from various forums saying their LCD screens are the best.

Since I still enjoy SH3 what would you recommend square or Wide?

Cheers.

Thomen · 01-13-09, 12:00 AM

I got a 4 year old 17 inch Xerox LCD. Best monitor I ever had. Unfortunately, they don't built those anymore. That thing has a glas plate in front of the matrix, so touchy touchy is allowed.

Been thinking about buying a new set of bigger monitors for some time, though. But my Finance Secretary (aka, my wife) will object when I buy 3 new screens for my computer with the old ones still working just fine.

Reece · 01-13-09, 12:57 AM

You need to gaze at her when she's in a good mood with big soulfull eyes, look down every now and then and lower the bottom lip, Ive got it down to an art!

McBeck · 01-13-09, 03:01 AM

Good brands are Samsung, LG and Viewsonic from my experience.

There are only a few companies that actuly produce the panels themselves - LG is one of them.

Go for Widescreen!!

Zachstar · 01-13-09, 03:10 AM

Whatever you do ALWAYS remember.

"Over 20 and Wide!"

These days anything less than a 20 incher widescreen is useless. The only excuse is that it is a netbook. And even those are mostly wide these days.

Your eves focus far better on a widescreen image. It makes a world of difference.

The savings seem to come by sticking in the 22 inch widescreen range from what I have noticed.

Be on the lookout for any reports of light bleed however. It is not much when you are gaming but watching DVDs you will notice how the light on the edges.

Zachstar · 01-13-09, 03:12 AM

This one is winning awards and has extremely high reviews. Also the price is NICE!

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16824009145

Reece · 01-13-09, 03:51 AM

Quote:

Be on the lookout for any reports of light bleed however. It is not much when you are gaming but watching DVDs you will notice how the light on the edges.

Will do, thanks, I thought, once again in the old days, that Acer was bad, go figure, I will thus watch for the Acer X223Wbd, Samsung and LG models, 22" to 24" with 5ms responce, narrowing things down!

SteveW1 · 01-13-09, 04:55 AM

Harvey Normans recently had a sale Reece, could have picked up a 22" Viewsonic Widescreen for $278. Just about all of my computer mates I speak to all say to go for Viewsonic's at the moment as they seem to be the better brand and have good warranty's.

Steve

Reece · 01-13-09, 05:33 AM

Thanks for the Heads up Steve, will be shopping till I find that bargain!

Zachstar · 01-13-09, 06:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SteveW1

Harvey Normans recently had a sale Reece, could have picked up a 22" Viewsonic Widescreen for $278. Just about all of my computer mates I speak to all say to go for Viewsonic's at the moment as they seem to be the better brand and have good warranty's.

Steve

I got a 22 inch Viewsonic. I would not recommend it as the picture isn't very good and there is noticeable light bleed through.

mengle · 01-13-09, 07:22 AM

[quote=Zachstar]This one is winning awards and has extremely high reviews. Also the price is NICE!

I also need a new monitor: what do you think of this one http://www.computerparts.be/artikeli...000_1_5ms_dual

:hmm:

Reece · 01-13-09, 08:09 AM

Interesting research, seems that 2ms is now quite common but ofcourse more expensive.

Prices certainly vary but narrowing it down, I may have to wait till the end of next week to purchase but that gives me a bit more time.

01-11-09, 10:06 PM	#1
Reece CINC Pacific Fleet Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Down Under Posts: 34,723 Downloads: 171 Uploads: 0	New LCD Monitor - Advise Hi, how many times I have thought about purchasing an LCD monitor I don't know!! I have a 19" flat CRT monitor & quite happy but draws 500watts & since my power bill is around $800 per quarter I'm looking at ways to reduce this, CRT monitors are ony around 45Watts. There are so many it's mind boggling, I would like to stay with a square for games like SH3 for example but times are changing and square ones are getting rare, so I may have to go for a 22" or 24" wide, I am looking in the $300-$350 Au price range. Also what determines the quality? on the CRT it was Hfreq & dot pitch, I think the CRT response time is important, is there any other factors, also what has always scared me is dead pixels, is this still an issue? Any advice is appreciated. __________________ *Sub captains go down with their ship!*

01-12-09, 08:37 PM	#2
Reece CINC Pacific Fleet Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Down Under Posts: 34,723 Downloads: 171 Uploads: 0	Gee I don't think I can handle all this advise, it's overwhelming! __________________ *Sub captains go down with their ship!*

01-12-09, 08:43 PM	#3
AVGWarhawk Lucky Jack Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: In a 1954 Buick. Posts: 28,265 Downloads: 90 Uploads: 0	Most of your monitors today do not experience dead pixels. I have not experienced any at home or work. In fact, I can not say the last time I saw a pixel issue on a monitor. Not to say that some come out of the box with a pixel issue. Just return it. 5ms response time is great and just about every monitor has that. I have a Samsung Syncmaster 220wm LCD. Super nice and price was $240.00. Worth every penny when used with digital input. Quality, go with your usual brands. Read reviews. at Newegg or Tigerdirect. __________________ “You're painfully alive in a drugged and dying culture.” ― Richard Yates, Revolutionary Road

01-12-09, 09:31 PM	#4
Reece CINC Pacific Fleet Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Down Under Posts: 34,723 Downloads: 171 Uploads: 0	Thanks AVG, Samsung used to be really bad, their VCR's were so flimsy you could twist them in your hands 90 degrees!! Yes I tried with a dud & had so many to repair I vowed I'd never buy Samsung again ... But seems now reports from various forums saying their LCD screens are the best. Since I still enjoy SH3 what would you recommend square or Wide? Cheers. __________________ *Sub captains go down with their ship!*

01-13-09, 12:57 AM	#6
Reece CINC Pacific Fleet Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Down Under Posts: 34,723 Downloads: 171 Uploads: 0	You need to gaze at her when she's in a good mood with big soulfull eyes, look down every now and then and lower the bottom lip, Ive got it down to an art! __________________ *Sub captains go down with their ship!*

01-13-09, 12:00 AM	#5
Thomen Ace of the Deep Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: West Virginia Posts: 1,207 Downloads: 14 Uploads: 0	I got a 4 year old 17 inch Xerox LCD. Best monitor I ever had. Unfortunately, they don't built those anymore. That thing has a glas plate in front of the matrix, so touchy touchy is allowed. Been thinking about buying a new set of bigger monitors for some time, though. But my Finance Secretary (aka, my wife) will object when I buy 3 new screens for my computer with the old ones still working just fine.

01-13-09, 03:01 AM	#7
McBeck Admiral Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Denmark Posts: 2,027 Downloads: 15 Uploads: 0	Good brands are Samsung, LG and Viewsonic from my experience. There are only a few companies that actuly produce the panels themselves - LG is one of them. Go for Widescreen!! __________________ "I like subcommanders...they dont have time for bull**!" Proud member of the Subsim army of zombies Becks website

01-13-09, 03:10 AM	#8
Zachstar Sea Lord Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Shreveport, Louisiana Posts: 1,956 Downloads: 13 Uploads: 0	Whatever you do ALWAYS remember. "Over 20 and Wide!" These days anything less than a 20 incher widescreen is useless. The only excuse is that it is a netbook. And even those are mostly wide these days. Your eves focus far better on a widescreen image. It makes a world of difference. The savings seem to come by sticking in the 22 inch widescreen range from what I have noticed. Be on the lookout for any reports of light bleed however. It is not much when you are gaming but watching DVDs you will notice how the light on the edges. __________________

01-13-09, 03:12 AM	#9
Zachstar Sea Lord Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Shreveport, Louisiana Posts: 1,956 Downloads: 13 Uploads: 0	This one is winning awards and has extremely high reviews. Also the price is NICE! http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16824009145 __________________

01-13-09, 04:55 AM	#11
SteveW1 Watch Officer Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 331 Downloads: 75 Uploads: 0	Harvey Normans recently had a sale Reece, could have picked up a 22" Viewsonic Widescreen for $278. Just about all of my computer mates I speak to all say to go for Viewsonic's at the moment as they seem to be the better brand and have good warranty's. Steve __________________

01-13-09, 05:33 AM	#12
Reece CINC Pacific Fleet Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Down Under Posts: 34,723 Downloads: 171 Uploads: 0	Thanks for the Heads up Steve, will be shopping till I find that bargain! __________________ *Sub captains go down with their ship!*

01-13-09, 07:22 AM	#14
mengle Seasoned Skipper Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Belgium, mai 1940 Posts: 665 Downloads: 127 Uploads: 0	[quote=Zachstar]This one is winning awards and has extremely high reviews. Also the price is NICE! I also need a new monitor: what do you think of this one http://www.computerparts.be/artikeli...000_1_5ms_dual :hmm: __________________ IMMER WEITER Gramophone songs http://www.filefront.com/16221983/Ra...gs_Part_I.rar/ http://www.filefront.com/16227547/Ra...s_Part_II.rar/ http://www.filefront.com/16227839/Ra..._Part_III.rar/

01-13-09, 08:09 AM	#15
Reece CINC Pacific Fleet Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Down Under Posts: 34,723 Downloads: 171 Uploads: 0	Interesting research, seems that 2ms is now quite common but ofcourse more expensive. Prices certainly vary but narrowing it down, I may have to wait till the end of next week to purchase but that gives me a bit more time. __________________ *Sub captains go down with their ship!*